Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Oh, no! RSV

It's my first taste of RSV! How sad!! My poor sweet baby has RSV! I feel so bad, it breaks my heart! I knew Dax didn't feel good, but he is also getting his top tooth so when he had a little fever I just thought it was because of his tooth. But when I picked him up from daycare today, they told me his breathing didn't sound very good, so I came home and listened to him and decided it was time to see the doctor. As soon as I got there they took his oxygen levels and they were only at an 81. They immediatly told me they were sending him to the hospital and he would probably have to stay for a few days. Oh my!!! Then they checked his ears and told me he has a double ear infection. Poor kid!! What else does he have to go through?? I brought him home to pick up Morgan, and Zane & Morgan gave him a blessing, and by the time we got to the hospital and they suctioned out his nose, his oxygen levels went back up and they let us come home. Yay!! I just need to watch his breathing and take him back if it gets any worse. Oh, I hope he doesn't get worse, but they told me it will get worse before it gets better. He is only on day 2 and they said day 4 & 5 are the worst. I am just thankful for priesthood blessings, and for a husband who can give them! We are truly blessed!!!
What is it with doctors this last week anyway??? Our insurance is going wonder what is going on!! Dr. Riechman, Dr. Black, Dr. Paxton, Dr. Knochel, Dr. ?, Dr. Wolsey, WoW!!! Last week Morgan finally got in to see Reichman (who we think is finally going to help him, halleluah!) He sent him over to the hospital to see Dr. Black to have a bone scan and a shot of cortizone in his back. We're crossing our fingers that it at least works for a little while! Then I had to take Walker to see Dr. Paxton on Monday, only to discover another ear infection. That poor kid has had so many ear infections in his short little life. What a bummer!! At least since the second set of tubes we haven't had an infection for over a year, I so hope this isn't the beginning of another bad year with his ears! And meanwhile, I went to the mailbox and I recieved a letter from Dr. Wolsey saying he is going on a mission so I now need to find another OB. Any suggestions???? Anyone??? And finally Dax! We'll see what happens in the days to come and hopefully everyone at our house will get healthy and back on their game!!!! Until then, Peace out, Eat a pancake!!!!
Aren't those eyes so sad???
Weight:) 17 lbs. 5 oz.
8 1/2 Months old

9 comments:

Melissa O said...

That makes me so sad. Let me know if I can do anything. Hopefully he gets better fast.

Jen said...

Oh my heck my heart just sank as I was reading this. Poor little thing and poor you. I hope that you get some sleep in the next couple of days. I can be your permenant drink runner for the next couple days.

Loni said...

Oh, sorry to hear the Dax is sick. I hate this time of year for that very reason. It is nothing but sick, someone always has something. I hope your whole family will back on their game again soon. You'll be in our prayers.

Brooke said...

I SOO know what you are going through. We had the EXACT same things going on in our house not very long ago! Brighton had RSV and both of my kids had double ear infections!! All I can say is that it was a LOOOONNNNGGGG week and a half! And the nose suctioning is terrible, but you just have to keep in mind that it helps them out a ton!! As for OB suggestions, I would say Dr. Nance, but I don't think he is taking new patients?

Brooke said...

Oh, and good luck and I'm sorry!!

Linzee said...

Sorry to hear about little Dax! That is no fun. Brielle had an early stage of pneumonia and the antibiotics gave her yeast infection. Her poor diaper area, looked like a baboon at the zoo, it was really that bad. ha ha. But hopefully the little guy will get better really soon!

Misty said...

No way!! Liv got RSV after (well during) the whole rash incident. But she is doing better with both, thank goodness. I sure hope you all get feeling better, especially poor little Dax. It is no fun when your helpless baby who can't speak is so sick. I feel for ya.

Destri said...

Oh Jame, so sad. I am so glad you did not have to stay at the hospital, hope all are better soon!
p.s. I really liked Dr. Nance and I think he is taking new patients, I think.

Candice said...

I'm so sorry! That is exactly what happened with Jaxon at 7 1/2 months. I'm sorry I didn't know about it and am kinda a distant friend, you are so busy I never know when to call and then when I did talk to you today I still had no idea and you didn't even say anything. Anyway, I guess you made it through right?!?
I remember I was a basket case that first night with Jax, I didn't dare go to sleep and almost wanted to be in the hospital just o make sure he stayed breathing, but then I thought of all the other sick germ y people that were there and wanted to stay away!
Keep your head up! and call me!